the penny drops

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Definition of the penny drops in English English dictionary

Understanding is reached, one comprehends

The penny drops as Fred realises he has been conned.

(deyim) When the penny drops, someone belatedly understands something that everyone else has long since understood

Hyphenation

the pen·ny drops

Turkish pronunciation

dhi peni dräps

Pronunciation

/ᴛʜē ˈpenē ˈdräps/ /ðiː ˈpɛniː ˈdrɑːps/